In this we were disappointed.

It was communicated to us next morning early that our persons were recognised, and that half the inhabitants of Dunmanway were by that time aware of our whereabouts.

It was added, that the people were venal and treacherous; a character which the inhabitants of that region of Cork invariably attribute to each other.

We remained a second and most of a third day, notwithstanding, and enjoyed ourselves heartily, although our little festivities had all the air of a wake.

We set out at length on the evening of the third day, having made one glorious friend, whose exertions afterwards tended mainly to secure my escape.